Steyn needs to prove fitness
Dale Steyn needs to prove that he’s got the fitness to last long spells if he wants to continue playing Test cricket.
Cricket is losing its edge
International cricket will lose its competitiveness if players continue to choose domestic T20 cricket over Test matches.
Day-night Tests a farce
The Proteas have made the right decision in opting against the day-night Test against Australia.
Analysing a familiar problem
After another disappointing ICC tournament, it remains a mystery why South Africa keep falling short in big tournaments.
Proteas on the right track
Teams who have used two specialist spinners have been most successful at the World T20 tournament.
Time to be bold
South Africa should seriously consider playing two specialist spinners against England on Friday.
Making way for De Kock
South Africa must find a place for Quinton de Kock in their best T20 team despite beating England without him.
Two all-rounders work
The decision to play two all-rounders in the ODI series against England was a good one and should be persevered with.
Proteas still too inconsistent
South Africa’s inconsistency in performances is a growing concern.
Lowering expectations
It will be unfair to expect too much from Stephen Cook if he plays in the fourth Test at Centurion.
Steyn should not be rushed
South Africa have made the right call in not risking Dale Steyn for the third Test against England.
Struggling batsmen not an issue
The Proteas batsmen’s failings ahead of the first Test against England should not be too much of a concern.
Smith must come back
Graeme Smith should make a comeback to the Proteas and take over the captaincy from Hashim Amla.
The universal struggle
No team in the world would have beaten India in the conditions we saw in Nagpur for the third Test.
Altered approach
A draw will be a good result for South Africa in the third Test against India in Nagpur.
